Reference for Wiring version 0024+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.
| Name | delete |
|---|---|
| Examples | char *speeds = new char[4]; // creates a new char array
void setup() {
speeds[0] = 'a'; // set elements of the array
speeds[1] = 'b';
speeds[2] = 'c';
// ...
delete [] speeds; // releases the memory allocated for the array, from now on the array can't be used
}
void loop() {
// ...
} |
| Description | Deletes or releases the memory allocated for an object with the new oeprator. The keyword delete is typically used similarly to the applications in the above example. In this example, a new array of chars called "speeds" is created, used and then deleted. Operators new and delete can only be used with simple datatypes: int, long or char. |
| Usage | Application |
| Related | new |
